Electrical Engineer

Job Description

**Electrical Engineer -- DC Systems**

We don't build systems that stay in labs. We engineer robust, high-performance, autonomous, and remotely operated maritime platforms designed to excel where others can't.

We are pushing the boundaries of high-speed marine autonomy, power density, and operational persistence. Our culture is built on speed, ownership, and engineering excellence---combining fast prototyping with rigorous execution to deliver real-world defense and commercial capabilities in extreme maritime environments.

**THE ROLE**

We are seeking a hands-on **Electrical Engineer** to bridge design, execution, and field testing for our high-power DC systems and autonomous marine platforms.

In this role, you will own the electrical core of our vessels---from designing robust DC distribution architectures, wiring harnesses, and battery management interfaces to physically wiring, troubleshooting, and integrating these systems directly onto our vessels. You will be a key player both in our workshop and during high-speed sea trials on the North Sea.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

* **System Design \& Architecture:** Design, document, and implement high-efficiency DC power distribution networks, busbars, power conversion modules, and low-voltage control systems for marine platforms.
* **Hands-on Assembly \& Integration:** Build, route, and crimp ruggedized, marine-grade wiring harnesses (MIL-SPEC/IP67 connectors) designed to withstand high-vibration, high-g, and saltwater conditions.
* **Testing \& Validation:** Conduct bench testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) verification, and full-power load testing on high-voltage/high-current DC systems and energy storage (Li-ion/LiFePO4) integrations.
* **Field Testing \& On-Site Support:** Participate actively in field testing at our test locations and during live sea trials. Troubleshoot electrical faults, CANbus signals, and sensor interfaces under real-world operational conditions.
* **Safety \& Reliability:** Implement safety standards (insulation monitoring, fusing, emergency cut-offs, thermal management) to ensure safe operations during extreme maneuvers.
* **Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:** Work closely with software, mechanical, and naval architecture teams to seamlessly integrate telemetry, sensors, autonomous controllers, and propulsion systems.

**WHO YOU ARE**

* **Hands-on Engineer:** You love getting your hands dirty. You are as comfortable working with CAD software, schematics, and multimeters as you are with crimping tools, oscilloscopes, and hand tools at the waterfront.
* **Pragmatic Problem Solver:** You thrive in fast-paced startup environments where speed, iteration, and physical testing take precedence over endless bureaucratic design loops.
* **Resilient Under Pressure:** You enjoy taking products out into the field, diagnosing real-time electrical issues on a boat, and making things work under tough environmental conditions.

**REQUIREMENTS \& QUALIFICATIONS**

* **Education:** Bachelor's degree (HBO/BSc) or Master's degree (MSc) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
* **Experience:** 2--5 years of hands-on experience designing and building high-power DC systems, custom power electronics, or electrical wiring harnesses (EVs, robotics, drones, marine, or aerospace).
* **Technical Skills:**
* Proficiency in electrical schematic design and harness layout (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar).
* Direct experience with industrial/automotive communications protocols (CANbus, NMEA2000, RS485, Modbus, Ethernet).
* Knowledge of DC energy storage, Battery Management Systems (BMS), high-current fusing, and power electronics (DC-DC converters, motor controllers).
* **Language \& Location:** Professional fluency in English (working language). Must be based in or willing to commute daily to our facility in **Valkenburg (ZH), Netherlands**.
* **Nationality:** Due to defense-related projects, **EU / NATO citizenship** is strongly preferred or required.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

* **Competitive Compensation:** €60,000 -- €85,000 gross annually (commensurate with experience).
* **Equity / Stock Options:** Real ownership in a fast-growing defense-tech startup.
* **High-Impact Work:** Work directly on real autonomous platforms operating in extreme conditions---see your engineering designs hit the water in weeks, not years.
* **Great Location:** Based in a cutting-edge aerospace and autonomous technology cluster in Valkenburg (ZH).
* **Gear \& Development:** Access to top-tier tools, workshop space, rapid prototyping resources, and continuous learning opportunities.
* **Culture:** Flat hierarchy, direct communication, flexible mindset, and a team of passionate engineers who love what they build.